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Mandatory Naloxone, Epinephrine,
and Glucometer Training
Required for ALL California EMTs

CAPCE Accredited

2 Hours EMS-CE Online

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Overview

Who Should Take This Course?

This Mandatory Naloxone, Epinephrine, and Glucometer Training (Required for ALL California EMTs – CAPCE Accredited) course assists California EMTs in meeting their renewal requirements.

In 2017, changes to Title 22 Div.9 Chapter 2 Emergency Medical Technician resulted in changes to the EMT Scope of Practice for all California Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). As of July 1, 2019, EMTs renewing their certification need to submit documentation showing successful completion of the following training by an approved EMT training program or approved CE provider:

  • The use and administration of naloxone or other opioid antagonist that meets the standards and requirements of Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, §100075(c).
  • The use and administration of epinephrine by auto-injector that meets the standards and requirements of Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, §100075(d).
  • The use of a glucometer that meets the standards and requirements of Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, §100075(e).

This course is provided by Safety Unlimited and has been approved for 2 hours of BLS/ALS Instructor Based Continuing Education by C.E. provider 56-0013, CAPCE Provider #SUNI0321.

For more information on EMS CE training requirements or the EMS CE courses we offer for Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians, visit our EMS Continuing Education Courses page.

Course Outline

Course Outline

This course has 4 sections, which are fully narrated within our Online Training System (OTS).

Module 1
Section Title
CAPCE Accredited Student Information
1 Course Overview
2 Administering Naloxene
3 Administering Epinephrine
4 Glucometer Testing
Final Exam

Course Exam

  • The final exam for this course consists of 10 questions, which are randomly compiled from a large pool of possible questions.
  • An 80% or better score is needed in order to pass the final exam. If a student does not pass, they may re-review information in the sections as necessary, and retake the test as many times as needed in order to pass.

Course Format

Course Format

Presented through our state-of-the-art Online Training System (OTS), this Mandatory Naloxone, Epinephrine, and Glucometer course is taken 100% online and is fully narrated, self-paced and available 24/7.

This course includes up-to-date, high quality training designed with your learning as our top priority. The course features interactive training, which combines audio and visual elements for maximum retention. The course is completed entirely online using a computer with an internet connection and is available 24/7.

Once the course is completed, you will fill out a brief evaluation and confirm your identity. Then the Course Completion Certificate will be provided in PDF format for you to download, save or print.

Accreditation

Accreditation

This course is provided by Safety Unlimited and has been approved for 2 hours of BLS/ALS Instructor based Continuing Education by C.E. provider 56-0013, CAPCE provider #SUNI10321.

EMS CE Certification

Once the course is completed, you will fill out a brief evaluation and confirm your identity. Then the Course Completion Certificate will be provided in PDF format for you to download, save or print.

Objectives

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to assist California EMTs in meeting the requirements in Title 22 Div.9 Chapter 2 Emergency Medical Technician, the EMT Scope of Practice for all California Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). As of July 1, 2019, EMTs renewing their certification need to submit documentation showing successful completion of the following training by an approved EMT training program or approved CE provider:

  • The use and administration of naloxone or other opioid antagonist that meets the standards and requirements of Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, §100075(c).
  • The use and administration of epinephrine by auto-injector that meets the standards and requirements of Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, §100075(d).
  • The use of a glucometer that meets the standards and requirements of Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, §100075(e).

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, the student should be able to:

  • Understand the function of naloxone;
  • Describe naloxone indications, contraindications, side effects;
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of opiate/opioid overdose;
  • Manage an opiate/opioid overdose scene;
  • Perform intranasal or intramuscular administration of naloxone;
  • Dispose of materials used to administer naloxone;
  • Undertand the toxicity of fentanyl and similar opioids;
  • Explain why and when epinephrine is effective;
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of asthma attacks and anaphylaxis;
  • Identify epinephrine indications, contraindications, side effects;
  • Dispose of contaminated items;
  • Administer epinephrine at an appropriate dose;
  • Use an auto-injector;
  • Understand the requirements for a lay person’s legal use of an auto-injector;
  • Recognize indications for glucometer use;
  • Observe medical asepsis when using a glucometer;
  • List glucometer limitations and error messages;
  • Describe the steps when preparing for glucometer use, blood droplet procedures, and procedure finishing;
  • Understand appropriate blood glucose levels for children and adults;
  • Use a glucometer as part of patient assessment; and
  • Treat high, low, or normal blood sugar.

Notes

Additional Training

Please note that this course provides valuable information to assist with EMT Training. This course is not meant to replace hands-on or site-specific training provided by your employer on equipment use and procedures for your particular work environment. You must be trained by your employer on the hazards, equipment, policies and procedures, administrative controls, safe work practices and emergency plans specific to your role and workplace.

In ALL situations, employers are required to ensure their employees are adequately trained to do their job.

All our EMS courses are sponsored and authorized by Safety Unlimited, Inc – CAPCE Provider #SUNI0321 and Ventura County, CA EMS Agency #56-0013. All content is redirected to the Online Training Systems, LLC website and certificates issued by Safety Unlimited, Inc.

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